Machine Learning Project Manager (1 year term)

Overview

Are you passionate about leading innovative machine learning projects from concept to delivery? We're looking for a dynamic and driven Machine Learning Project Manager to join our team. In this position, you'll act as the crucial bridge between our machine learning scientists and our industry partners, ensuring seamless communication, translating technical insights into actionable business strategies, and delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive real impact.

Mara Cairo, Product Owner, Advanced Technology

About The Role

Reporting to the Product Owner, Advanced Technology, the Machine Learning Project Manager leads our machine learning initiatives and drives the successful delivery of projects in this field. You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and implementation of machine learning projects, working closely with cross-functional teams of data scientists, engineers, and stakeholders. You’ll use your business and project management skills to play a pivotal role in facilitating exceptional relationships with Amii’s clients. You’ll bridge the gap between business and technical expertise while focusing your skills on planning and executing client engagements. Using your strong communication skills, you will keep all stakeholders and team members well informed on project progress and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and success criteria for machine learning projects
• Take responsibility for end-to-end project deliverables and outcomes while managing and exceeding client expectations
• Develop a thorough understanding of client needs and coordinate internal teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of client engagements
• Manage all project and client engagement aspects, such as dates, budgets, performance indicators, progress reports, contract agreements, and invoicing
• Facilitate communication and maintain strong relationships with all project stakeholders and team members
• Capture project outputs, track deliverables, glean insights / lessons learned and incorporate feedback to continuously improve client engagement
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in machine learning and identify opportunities for their application within client organizations
• Inspire and motivate cross-functional teams using excellent leadership and team management skills
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels

Required Qualifications

Attributes And Expectations

What You\'ll Love About Us

About Amii

One of Canada’s three main institutes for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, our world-renowned researchers drive fundamental and applied research at the University of Alberta (and other academic institutions), training some of the world’s top scientific talent. Our cross-functional teams work collaboratively with Alberta-based businesses and organizations to build AI capacity and translate scientific advancement into industry adoption and economic impact.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity you\'ve been waiting for, please don’t wait for the closing February 5, 2026 to apply - we’re excited to add a new member to the Amii team for this role, and the posting may come down sooner than the closing date if we find the right candidate before the posting closes. When sending your application, please send your resume and cover letter indicating why you think you\'d be a fit for Amii. In your cover letter, please include one professional accomplishment you are most proud of and why.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.

Amii is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. Accommodations for disability-related needs throughout the recruitment and selection process are available upon request. Any information provided by you for accommodations will be kept confidential and won’t be used in the selection process.

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